LAFC superstar Son Heung-Min gets playful with teammate Denis Bouanga

LAFC superstar Son Heung-Min was really digging teammate Denis Bouanga 's new haircut, as he couldn't stop touching the forward's head.

Bouanga & Son 's year two is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated storylines in Major League Soccer, as LAFC looks to build on a partnership that transformed its 2025 season and reset expectations across the league.

After Son joined the club, he and Bouanga combined for 25 goals and eight assists across league play and the postseason. LAFC closed the year with a 9-2-4 record during that stretch, surging up the standings and becoming one of the most feared teams in the league.

As LAFC enters the new season, the sequel carries even higher expectations. Opponents now know what Bouanga and Son can do together, but stopping them is another matter entirely. With a full offseason to prepare and a year of shared experience already behind them, Bouanga & Son: Year Two has all the makings of another blockbuster for LAFC and for MLS as a whole.

A new piece to a stacked offense

LAFC added another young piece to its midfield on Saturday, announcing the acquisition of Swedish midfielder Amin Boudri from Allsvenskan side GAIS . Boudri, 21, joins the Black & Gold on a contract that runs through June 2029 with a club option for June 2030.

He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot, reinforcing LAFC 's continued emphasis on bringing in high-upside young talent with international experience. The Swedish youth international arrives in MLS after producing eight goals and two assists in 53 appearances across all competitions for GAIS .

He also spent time in Italy earlier in his career, making one appearance for Venezia FC after developing in the club's academy system.At the international level, Boudri has been part of Sweden' s U-21 setup, earning eight caps and scoring one goal. His performances in Sweden have helped establish him as one of the more promising young midfielders in the region.